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John Latham
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- John Latham
- The Original Reading and Writing Machine
- titled
- mixed media
- 36.5 by 30.5cm.; 14ΒΌ by 12in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by Charles H. Carpenter in 1960, and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Pittsburg, Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles H. Carpenter, Jr: The Odyssey of a Collector, 1996, illustrated.
Condition
The central wire components are loose and wobbling, most probably in keeping with the artist's techniques.
There is minor surface dirt and dust with some chips and flecks of slight loss to the plaster surrounding the top edge, visible upon close inspection.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."